How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Imajin, Johnny Gill, Keith Sweat, Jay-Z, MC Hammer, Lena Fiagbe, Canibus, Shabba Ranks, Public Enemy, Rappin’ 4-Tay, Foxy Brown, 3rd Bass
They are the performers of twelve vintage hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that were ranked in various charts, this week (25/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Imajin – Shorty [You Keep Playin’ With My Mind] (w/ Keith Murray)Featured on the 1999 album “Imajin”.
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2 . Johnny Gill – Rub You The Right WayFeatured on the 1990 album “Johnny Gill”.
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3 . Keith Sweat – TwistedFeatured on the 1996 album “Keith Sweat”.
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4 . Jay-Z – The City Is MineFeatured on the 1998 album “In My Lifetime, Vol. 1”.
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5 . MC Hammer – Yo!! SweetnessFeatured on the 1990 album “Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em”.
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6 . Lena Fiagbe – VisionsFeatured on the 1998 album “Visions”.
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7 . Canibus – Second Round K.O.Featured on the 1998 album “Can-I-Bus”.
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8 . Shabba Ranks – Watcha Gonna Do (w/ Queen Latifah)Featured on the 1992 album “X-Tra Naked”.
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9 . Public Enemy – Brothers Gonna Work It OutFeatured on the 1990 album “Fear Of A Black Planet“.
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10 . Rappin’ 4-Tay – I’Ll Be AroundFeatured on the 1994 album “Don’t Fight the Feelin'”.
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11 . Foxy Brown – I’ll Be (w/ Jay Z)Featured on the 1996 album “Ill Na Na”. |
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12 . 3rd Bass – Pop Goes The WeaselFeatured on the 1991 album “Derelicts of Dialect”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Keith Murray lent his rap talent to Imajin’s debut single, marking the group’s introduction to a wider audience. His guest verse added an edge to their breakout hit.
2. Billboard highlights the track’s unique lyrical focus on hand use during romantic escapades. Johnny Gill’s nuanced vocal delivery elevates the detail.
3. Kut Klose’s harmonious contributions supplement the soulful depth of Keith Sweat’s “Twisted,” enriching the track’s dynamics.
4. Inspired by “The Usual Suspects,” the music video for Jay-Z’s single features cinematic nods, enhancing the narrative intrigue.
5. Crafted around Rick James’s “Super Freak,” “Yo!! Sweetness” by MC Hammer brings a contagious groove remnant of early hip hop ingenuity.
6. Peaking at number 48 in the UK, Lena Fiagbe’s “Visions” slowly found its place amidst the charts, reflective of her contemplative style.
7. Crafted by Wyclef Jean, the diss track was a key player in the lyrical tussle with LL Cool J, adding fuel to the competitive fire.
8. In 1992, Shabba Ranks and Queen Latifah combined their talents, bridging dancehall and rap through a notable collaboration.
9. Public Enemy’s iconic track was skillfully shaped by The Bomb Squad, infusing it with hallmark layers of samples and beats.
10. The foundation of “I’ll Be Around” lies in The Spinners’ classic, binding past soul influences with modern hip hop expression.
11. Foxy Brown and Jay-Z achieved a high of number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, a testament to their combined chart-topping allure.
12. “You Haven’t Done Nothin'” by Stevie Wonder received a fresh nod through its clever incorporation into 3rd Bass’s single.
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